Terence "Terry" Leo Cook

On April 30, 2025, Terence Leo Cook, Sr., beloved husband of Bonnie Lee Cook (nee Horn), Dedicated father of Terence Leo Cook, Jr. (with Meaghan) and Tia Marie Cook (with Alexis). Adoring Grandfather of Leo Alexander Cook and Eden Walsh, oldest brother of Geralyn McComas with Robert, Francis Cook, Kathleen Zumbar with Kevin, Michael Cook with Crissy, and Coleen Rachinskas, was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Joan (Sigwart) Cook, and dear Grandson of the late Fred and Mary Cook and Gerald and Marie Sigwart. Beloved Uncle to many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews, and one of a kind friend to countless departed us for his final chapter.

A funeral mass to celebrate Terry’s life will be held on Saturday May 24, 2025 at St. John’s Catholic Church located at 13313 Long Green Pike, Hydes MD 21082 at 10:00am. Celebration of life Luncheon to immediately follow in Church Hall until 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution In Terry’s honor to Gilchrest Hospice Care at 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or online at gilchristcares.org/donate. (see link below)

Terry was the best at many hobbies, from picking the best Handicap horse racing combo, playing any and every position on softball leagues over the last 60+ years while winning World Championships, to laying down the perfect card combo in any poker setting. Terry was young at heart, played hard with his countless groups of friends, traveled the country, wrestled with his grandson, while still working harder. Terry was a successful business owner in Baltimore City for over 50 years with his brother where he worked tirelessly to help the neighborhood, all while building a community of friendship for years to come. Terry was known for his knowledge of all, selflessness, and helpfulness. Terry never let a neighbors sidewalk go un shoveled in a snowstorm, a lawn go un mowed or unkept, and was known to be seen washing every vehicle in his driveway at 4am. Terry befriended everyone, regardless of how you met him, what stage of life you met him in, or how long you knew him for…you could count on Terry for a laugh and a memory… Terry was a life long hero to all, and world will remain a little bit darker without his presence. Terry’s memory will live on at the Horse Track, Softball Fields, Poker tables, through his children and grandchildren, stories told amongst friends and family, and through the love and commitment of helping others whenever possible. “ We'll carry on, we'll carry on And though you're dead and gone, believe me Your memory will carry on”

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